Russo brace lifts Arsenal past Liverpool

Arsenal's 2‑1 triumph over Liverpool at Anfield on Saturday revived the Gunners' fortunes, delivering only their third league win of the season and lifting them out of the bottom half of the Barclays Women’s Super League. The win also gave Arsenal momentum heading into next weekend's home clash with London City Lionesses.

Russo's brace powers Arsenal past Liverpool

Alessia Russo scored twice, securing Arsenal's third league win of the campaign. Vivien Endemann created an early chance for Liverpool, but her effort drifted wide. Russo then sprinted down the right flank and delivered a low pass to Lisa Baum, whose attempt struck the crossbar.

Olivia Smith followed with a shot that missed the target before Russo found the net to give Arsenal the lead. Emily Fox crossed from the left, and Russo finished with a low strike into the far corner. Liverpool equalised when Beata Olsson received space and hammered a powerful shot into the bottom corner.

Jenna Clark later connected with a corner, but the Arsenal defence cleared the danger. Natalia Ramos earned a free‑kick, sent a curling ball towards goal, only for Misa Rodríguez to tip it over the bar with her glove. Clark then received a low ball and slotted it past Rodríguez, only for the assistant referee to raise the flag for offside.

Arsenal replied quickly as Caitlin Foord and Georgia Stanway each struck the side‑netting in rapid succession. Russo completed her brace when Fox sent the ball towards Baum, Russo timed her run and knocked it past goalkeeper Khiara Keating. Cornelia Kapocs entered the Arsenal box but failed to score before Kim Little's effort was comfortably saved by Keating.

A potential hat‑trick for Russo was denied when Stanway's pass was met by Keating's slight hand, keeping the ball out. Liverpool's final chance fell to Alice Bergstrom, whose shot was blocked as the visitors held on for a 2‑1 win.

Upcoming fixtures for both clubs

Liverpool travel to Brighton & Hove Albion for their next Barclays Women’s Super League match on Saturday. Arsenal host London City Lionesses at home the following Sunday.